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26 June 2006

It's Official →[More:]I had my ophthalmologist appointment today and what I suspected is true - I have diabetic retinopathy.

The eye doc has referred me to a specialist and the appointment is at the end of July. The doc is pretty sure that there will be laser surgery involved but we won't know for sure until the next appointment.

I'm going to go cry now. Just kidding. Sort of.

post by: deborah at: 16:15 | 22 comments

Aw, deborah. I'm so sorry. That sucks.

posted by jrossi4r 26 June | 16:19

I'm sorry to hear that, deborah! If it's any consulation, a friend of mine had surgery on her retinas (also diabetic related) and did very well.

posted by redvixen 26 June | 16:21

*hugs deborah*

posted by mudpuppie 26 June | 16:21

Crap, deborah. I'm sorry to hear that.

posted by agropyron 26 June | 16:21

My best and warmest regards.

posted by getoffmylawn 26 June | 16:27

So sorry to hear about that, deborah... you're in my thoughts...

posted by Pips 26 June | 16:29

I'm sorry to hear it, sweetie! Just from reading the wiki article, it sounds like surgery will most likely take care of it, which is great.

In fact, even people with advanced retinopathy have a 90 percent chance of keeping their vision when they get treatment before the retina is severely damaged.

Blessings to you.

posted by Specklet 26 June | 16:39

Good luck to you, deborah.

FWIW, I had my eyes lasered last summer and they've been awesome ever since but all I had was near sight and an astigmatism.

posted by fenriq 26 June | 16:45

I'm really sorry to hear that! (not that anyone is thrilled about it) The best of luck to you! Please take the best of care!

posted by Mrs.Pants 26 June | 16:59

Don't get discouraged, deborah... it sucks it had to happen at all, but you'll get through it! Hang in there! :)

posted by BoringPostcards 26 June | 17:04

I can only echo what others have said and tell you that I have heard good things about the surgery and I wish you well.

posted by arse_hat 26 June | 17:06

Oh I'm so sorry deborah - big hugs to you.

posted by mygothlaundry 26 June | 17:20

I'm mentally preparing for the worst and hoping for the best and having a quiet freak-out while I do so. From what I've read it should be fine and this panicking will all be for naught. Going blind has always been a huge fear of mine.

Thanks so very, very much for your support and well wishes. I wuv you bunnies!

posted by deborah 26 June | 17:21

Here's hoping for the best, Deborah. May all the worry be for naught.

posted by chewatadistance 26 June | 17:25

Going blind has always been a huge fear of mine.

Mine too - I was hit in the face by a skyrocket when I was about 10 and spent two days unable to open my eyes - it was absolutely the worst time of my life.

It sounds like you have done the right thing and taken action early, though, so I am sure you will be fine.

posted by dg 26 June | 17:44

Good good thoughts your way deborah. And many hugs.

posted by tr33hggr 26 June | 17:48

My best wishes, Deborah. I'm sorry to hear this.

posted by halonine 26 June | 17:49

I hope things work out okay, and *hugs!*

posted by SassHat 26 June | 18:19

I don't know what that all means, but it sounds scary :( I hope it goes well.

posted by cmonkey 26 June | 18:32

Best wishes! I hope that the surgery goes well.

posted by grapefruitmoon 26 June | 22:39

Both my parents had macular degeneration and I often think about the likelihood of my eventually going blind.

Now I try to remember to always wear sunglasses when I go out. But, man, it makes riding my bike so much harder for the way they obscure everything in shadow.

You have my best wishes as well. Good luck.

posted by y2karl 27 June | 10:56

Y'all really are the bestest bunnies!

My eyes were fine at last year's appointment and I started noticing a problem this last March. I'm hopeful that it's been caught in time and the surgery will be successful.

posted by deborah 27 June | 13:37

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